"Uh..hello?"
I didn't know why I couldn't speak or move but I was really red at this point.
"Sorry Hunter."
Mary hands him the ball and takes my hand, leading both Tracey and I.
My expression was blank and I was staring at the gum on the corner of the path.
"Keren?"
Tracey says, her hands moving in front of my face.
"Why's she acting like this?"
"Because that was her first time experiencing Hunter socialising with her."
"Are you kidding?" Tracey asks, with genuine confusion.
"Nope."
"Guys.. the way he looked at me.. his golden hair, his smile.." I start smiling without realising.
"Oh my god she's gone insane."
Mary rolls her eyes.
"I could smell him..he smells so good.."
"Okay stop being weird and let's go." Tracey gets up and gestures for us to come.
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"Okay everyone."
Mrs B starts off. It was period 5 and I had Science with Tracey.
"I'm gonna assess you an assignment."
The class groans.
"Hey!" She points her finger.
"I'm not done."
"This assignment you have to pick someone to go with you, no more than two!"
The class smiles, not realising it's not gonna last.
"But..I pick your partners."
The class groans once again, some even laying their heads on their desk.
I mean I don't really mind who I get paired with, I know almost anyone in this class and I'm great friends with most, well kinda.
"Okay, Abbie you will be with Jordan."
"But Miss!"
"What? You want to go with Hunter?"
The class coos.
Abbie was bright red like a tomato.
"Okay now, we will have Tracey with Mia."
"And we will have Keren with-"
I put my head up, resting it on my palm.
"Sorry I'm late miss."
"Perfect timing! We'll have Keren and Harry working together!"
I instantly frown. Not making eye contact with the silhouette that came closer to me.
This can't be happening to me.
I could tell he didn't want to be with me too but what happens, happens for a reason.
"This will be due next week so you have plenty of time!"
The teacher yells out.
For the rest of the class, I did not move an inch and I did not turn my head towards the figure next to me.
I felt really bummed.
"So about the assignment-"
He says with his deep voice.
"No. It's okay. I'll do all of it."
I say, not even looking at him as I pack my stuff to leave.
"Okay then." He replies, one leg on the chair.
That easily? He really hates me huh?
As I was about to leave I feel a tight grip around my right wrist, causing me to freeze.
"By the way,"
Harry says.
"I'll be inviting you to my house the day it's due because I don't wanna get in trouble for not doing anything."
I don't turn around, I just look in front of me.
"Ok." I replied coldly, releasing my hand from his grip.
Who does he think he his. I verbally roll my eyes.
"Keren over here!" Mary says as she waves.
"So who did you get partnered up with? You know I had to be with freaking Janan? That bitch gets on my nerve so easily and you know he-"
I laugh awkwardly, trying to change the subject.
"Haha um! Why don't we go to Tracey's?"
I nervously said, touching the back of my neck.
Mary suspects me. Darn.
"Umm okay."
We walk inside the bakery, as we were greeted by Tracey.
"Hi Trace-"
I stop what I was saying when I notice Hunter sitting opposite of Abbie inside.
Mary notices and quietly giggles.
"Yeah we'll take these seats right here!"
Mary takes me to a table, I was blind enough to not notice that we were sitting directly next to them.
"So what would you like?" Tracey asks as she wipes off the flour from her hands onto her apron.
"For me I'd like a chocolate croissant." I gestured to the menu.
"And can I have the strawberry ice cream with extra whipping cream and extra strawberries please!" Mary says.
"Don't you think that's too much calories?" Abbie snickers.
"Excuse me?" Mary gets up from her seat.
I try not to make the situation worse so I ask Mary to sit down,
"Um, haha, so we'll have those please Tracey."
Mary stares at the back of Abbie's head, almost like she's burning it.
"God, I wish I could just rip her-"
"Yeah that's enough Mary." I say.
She rolls her eyes and goes on her phone.
And me? Well I was busy staring at you know who. His side profile is so pretty..I wonder if our future son is going to have the same. I hadn't realised that I was basically gawking at Hunter for about 5 minutes already until Mary clicks her fingers.
"Uh hello? What do you think of this shirt?"
She shows me the clothing on her phone.
"Yeah it's alright."
I say as I didn't leave my eyes off Hunter.
Mary notices and gives up.
"Here's your food." Tracey comes to us with our orders.
"Mm, it looks so good!" Mary peers over me to her ice cream.
"Thanks." I say to Tracey, smiling.
Couple minutes had passed and it was already getting quite dark.
6:23 PM, my phone read.
"We've been here for almost 3 hours, I think we should go." I note to Mary.
"Oh I didn't even know."
I see that Hunter and Abbie are also making their way out and they were both holding hands. I didn't know I was staring intently at their hands, but I felt so jealous. There was a pang in my heart watching them kiss each other on the cheek.
I make my way towards the door but it opens before I could hold the door knob.
As the door opens I basically wanted to kill my self right there. We were just staring at each other before I broke eye contact coughing.
"Um-" I mutter.
"Excuse me." Someone says from behind.
And that voice was like music to my ears.
Oh please Hunter, save me from this man standing in front of me!
Right now, I was in a situation I had never though I would be in. My worst enemy in front of me and the crush I had for over 7 years behind me.
Then someone puts their hand on my waist, moving me to the side.
I gulp.
*omg guys who would it be?? find out in the next chapter!!!
